Kyler Murray apologized after posting a photo of him wearing a retro Virginia Tech Michael Vick jersey with one of his bulldogs, saying he admired Vick but does not condone dogfighting and pulled the post after blowback. He stressed his bulldogs Swoosh and Trunks are treated like kings and expressed empathy for those offended. With a big game looming, the public optics moment is noted by fantasy managers as a potential distraction but unlikely to alter his role or fantasy ceiling.

Rams aim for a 3-0 start by leaning on a versatile cornerback mix after Williams stepped in and helped anchor a rotation with Forbes and Durant preparing for Philadelphia. McVay emphasized readiness and maturity across the group, stressing that the trio gives Stafford multiple looks in a game plan built around exploitting edge separation from Nacua and Adams. The team also noted studying KC tape to sharpen the Eagles prep.

Stafford’s receiving duo of Nacua and Adams offers a complementary combination—Nacua’s route discipline paired with Adams’ after-the-catch ability—giving McVay flexible options as he reshapes the offense for Philly’s defense. The Rams’ Week 3 narrative centers on depth, plan, and tape study to push toward 3-0.